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CET to AWST Converter

CET to AWST, made simple. AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

AWST is 6 hours ahead of CEST+1 day
From
CEST

Now in Paris: 7:53:58 PM CEST

On this date Paris observes CEST. CET is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

To
+1 day
AWST

Now in Perth: 1:53:58 AM AWST

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Daylight saving notes

In the European Union and the UK, summer time runs from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. That affects Central European Time (CET).

CET to AWST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM CET meeting takes place at 4:00 PM AWST. Concretely, when Paris (CET) and Perth (AWST) set up a call, aWST is 7 hours ahead of CET.

Central European Time to Australian Western Standard Time conversion chart
CET timeAWST time
12:00 AM7:00 AM
1:00 AM8:00 AM
2:00 AM9:00 AM
3:00 AM10:00 AM
4:00 AM11:00 AM
5:00 AM12:00 PM
6:00 AM1:00 PM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
1:00 PM8:00 PM
2:00 PM9:00 PM
3:00 PM10:00 PM
4:00 PM11:00 PM
5:00 PM12:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day

This chart uses the fixed CET and AWST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert CET to AWST Time Zone

A quick guide to CET → AWST: the time gap, the live clocks, scheduling tips, and how we keep it accurate.

How do I convert CET to AWST?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the CET field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AWST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are CET and AWST?

AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just add 7 hours to get the other — so a call between Paris and Perth is always 7 hours apart.

What time is it in AWST right now?

Right now the time in Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 1:53:58 AM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AWST clock.

What time is it in CET right now?

And in Central European Time (CET), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 6:53:58 PM. Compare the two and the 7 hours gap is easy to see.

What's the best time for a CET–AWST call?

For example, a 9:00 AM CET meeting takes place at 4:00 PM AWST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect CET to AWST?

The labels CET and AWST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. One side switches between standard and summer time while the other stays put, so the real-world gap can shift by an hour for part of the year. It's worth checking which label a region is actually using before you lock in a time.

Why can you trust this CET to AWST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so CET to AWST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert CET to other time zones

Convert to AWST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours ahead of CET is AWST?

AWST is 7 hours ahead of CET — a fixed 7 hours difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in AWST when it's 12:00 PM CET?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) CET, it's 7:00 PM AWST.

Do CET or AWST use daylight saving time?

Central European Time (CET) observes daylight saving, alternating with CEST; Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is a fixed offset with no daylight saving.

Why might the real-world CET–AWST difference change during the year?

The labels CET and AWST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Central European Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want CEST to AWST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.